NSS Unit of Medi-Caps University along with Social and Eco Club of the Medi-Caps University on Tuesday organized a Plantation Drive for the NSS volunteers and the members of Social and Eco Club of the university. The Medi-Caps University campus was the venue for the event. The club came up with the plantation drive to instill the values of nurturing nature with teamwork and importance of the environment. The session was inaugurated with the humble presence of Puneet Gehlot, ASP, Mhow, as Chief Guest.
The event was graced with the benign presence honorable Gopal Agrawal Ji, Pro Chancellor Medicaps University Indore, Prof D.K Patnaik Vice Chancellor Medi-Caps University Indore.Prof.(Dr.) D. K. Panda, Pro Vice Chancellor, Dr. Pradyumna Yadav, Registrar, and Program Officer (NSS), Prof. Ritesh Joshi. and all the Deans and Heads of the University.The volunteers planted different saplings of trees like Ashok, Neem and Sheesham.
Tree plantation drives are not just something that should be done; instead, it is a necessity, the urgent need of the hour. Plantation drives combat many environmental issues like deforestation, erosion of soil, desertification in semi-arid areas, global warming and hence enhancing the beauty and balance of the environment. Trees absorb harmful gases and emit oxygen resulting in an increase in oxygen supply.
Many medicinal plants were also planted in the hope for betterment of the society.The event was conducted keeping in mind all the rules of social distancing. All the participants were instructed about safety procedure to follow, wear masks and carry sanitizers with them.
The volunteers were appreciated on their efforts and teamwork and proved that no matter the situations, they will always come together for the betterment of the society with the resources they have.